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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessIndustry body Ficci has requested the government to restore the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) exemption on listed securities. To balance revenue, Ficci suggests an appropriate increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on delivery-based transactions. This move aims to protect government revenue while easing tax burdens on investors.
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WorldPhoto: Times of IndiaAround 10 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel went missing after two boats capsized during a rescue operation for stranded fishermen in Bethupalli lake, Khammam district, Telangana, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred while the team was conducting the rescue mission.
Times of India··Khammam
BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesLarsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) plans to diversify beyond infrastructure by entering new manufacturing sectors including nuclear fuel rods, tunnel boring machines, rockets, drones, and their components. This strategic move aims to reduce reliance on project execution as L&T nears ₹3 trillion in annual revenue and targets 12-15% growth.
Mint Companies··Mumbai
SportsPhoto: HT SportsThe Philadelphia Eagles have replaced Tanner McKee with Joe Milton III as their starting quarterback amid a challenging 2-6 season. Milton, known for his strong arm and deep passing, was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2024 and has played briefly for the Patriots and Cowboys. The Eagles hope Milton can lead the offense in their upcoming game against the New York Giants.
HT Sports··Philadelphia
SciencePhoto: News18 HindiCyclone Murasu's remnants are impacting 15 Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi with heavy rain and winds reaching 60-70 km/h, according to the IMD alert for November 5. Southern states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka may see heavy rainfall. Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh also face weather changes. Northern states including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu-Kashmir expect rain and snowfall in higher areas, with temperatures dropping in many regions.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldIn Colorado's 4th district, Republican Lauren Boebert is trailing Democrat Eileen Laubacher by nearly 5,000 votes with 83% of ballots counted. This district, a Republican stronghold for 18 years, may flip as Boebert faces an uphill battle to overcome the deficit with 30,000 ballots left, mainly in Douglas and Larimer counties. Boebert called the potential loss a defining moment but said it doesn't define her.
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Photo: TOI BusinessIndustry body Ficci has requested the government to restore the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) exemption on listed securities. To balance revenue, Ficci suggests an appropriate increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on delivery-based transactions. This move aims to protect government revenue while easing tax burdens on investors.
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